These everyday habits could be hurting your relationship more than you realize.
Someunhealthy behaviorsin a relationship are obvious things likelying,cheating, yelling and name-calling.
You ignore your partners interests
Its normal healthy even!
to have interests that differ from your partners.
But you may forget to acknowledge them for the small day-to-day ways theylighten your load.
Neglecting to recognize these efforts can breed resentment over time.
Good relationships are not about the grand gestures.
They are built and maintained through the small, everyday moments, said therapistNicole Saundersof Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dont take these small acts for granted.
Whatever your partner is doing to make your life easier deserves recognition.
Then give them a genuine thank you!
Bonus its also a good way to reinforce behaviors you want to keep seeing.
Not brushing teeth, showering, shaving, etc.
Its worth mentioning thatpoor hygienecan sometimes be an outward manifestation of a mental health conditionlike depression.
For example, you might snap at your partner and say something like, Youre always late for dinner.
Why cant you ever be on time?
I need you to call ahead of time so I can plan dinner accordingly.
When couples become too enmeshed, it puts a lot of pressure on the relationship, Saunders said.
It can feel like life will end if the relationship does.
Many people in relationships desire a bit of their own benign independence,psychologist Ryan Howes previously told HuffPost.
This isnt to say they want to separate.
Resist the urge to check each others devices.
(In other words, dont overpromise to give a shot to hey your partner.)
Explain exactly why youre unable to follow through, relationship writer Sheri Stritofwrote for Verywell Mind.
